Tasmanian Devil Park

Just a 20-minute drive from Launceston, Tasmanian Devil Park offers an intimate and educational encounter with Tasmania's most famous (and ferocious) marsupial. This conservation-focused park is dedicated to protecting the endangered Tasmanian devil, and you'll get up close to these scrappy creatures while learning about the devastating facial tumour disease threatening their survival. Beyond the devils, the park also houses wombats, kangaroos, and quolls, making it a compact but rewarding wildlife stop for families and nature lovers.

Highlights & What to See

• Devil feeding sessions – Watch these nocturnal scavengers tuck into their daily meal while keepers explain their behaviour and conservation efforts.
• Nocturnal house – Peek into the dimly lit enclosures where Tasmanian devils, eastern quolls, and sugar gliders are most active.
• Guided devil talks – Learn about the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program and the park's breeding initiatives.
• Free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies – Hand-feed friendly kangaroos in the open paddocks (food available on-site).
• Wombat encounters – Meet the park's resident wombats and learn about their burrowing habits.
• Reptile display – See native snakes and lizards, including the fierce Tasmanian tiger snake.

Suggested Time to Spend

Most visitors spend 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the park, which is enough time to watch a devil feeding, wander the enclosures, and feed the kangaroos. If you're travelling with kids or want to attend multiple keeper talks, budget up to 3 hours. The park is small enough to combine with a morning at Cataract Gorge or a lunch stop in Evandale.

Nearby Areas Worth Combining

• Cataract Gorge – A stunning natural gorge with walking trails, a chairlift, and a swimming basin, just 15 minutes from the park.
• Evandale – A historic village with Georgian architecture, antique shops, and the famous Evandale Village Fair.
• Launceston city centre – Explore the city's vibrant food scene, including the Harvest Market and James Boag Brewery.
• Tamar Valley wine region – A 20-minute drive to cellar doors known for cool-climate pinot noir and sparkling wines.
• Bridestowe Lavender Estate – A 45-minute drive to the Southern Hemisphere's largest lavender farm, best visited in December–January.

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